Chautauqua County's estimated 2026 population is 122,831 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chautauqua County is the 23rd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 134,726 and has seen a growth of -8.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chautauqua County includes 87.31% White, 3.63% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.31%)
Two or more races (5.4%)
Other race (3.63%)
Black or African American (2.68%)
Asian (0.65%)
Native American (0.28%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110,294 | 87.31% |
| Two or more races | 6,827 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 4,581 | 3.63% |
| Black or African American | 3,384 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 815 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 358 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chautauqua County's average per capita income is $43,001. Household income levels show a median of $56,507. The poverty rate stands at 17.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,363 | $107,303 |
| Families | $76,149 | $91,352 |
| Households | $56,507 | $74,065 |
| Non Families | $33,033 | $45,605 |
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